emphasized

[em-fuh-sahyzd] / ˈɛm fəˌsaɪzd /

VERB

stress, give priority to

Synonyms

STRONGEST

accentuate affirm assert highlight indicate maintain point out reiterate repeat underline underscore

STRONG

accent articulate charge dramatize enlarge enunciate headline hit impress italicize mark pinpoint press pronounce punctuate spotlight weight

WEAK

bear down dwell on insist on labor the point limelight make a point make clear make emphatic make much of play up point up put accent on rub in

Antonyms

STRONGEST

deny

STRONG

lose mumble

WEAK

depreciate forget ignore play down understate

Example Sentences

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emphasized

But compared to other Western democracies, as researchers have emphasized, there’s room to catch up.

From Salon ● Aug. 11, 2026

During a call with investors, Beck noted that the window for a launch before the year ends is “narrowing” and emphasized Rocket Lab’s focus on caution over rushing the rocket’s maiden test.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 10, 2026

The researchers emphasized that additional studies are needed to determine whether reducing pollution exposure or improving air quality can directly lower disease activity in people with RA.

From Science Daily ● Aug. 6, 2026

Management declined to share details about the customer or why it was cutting back on usage, and emphasized that it was still gaining momentum with other clients.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 6, 2026

The reports he was receiving from mutual friends emphasized Jefferson’s generosity of spirit in defeat.

From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis